George R. Watson, Ed.D

George R. Watson, Ed.D.

One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 W: (304) 696-2874

Education

2006 Doctor of Education — West Virginia University – Morgantown, WV Major: Curriculum & Instruction - Instructional Technology Emphasis Dissertation: Factors Affecting Teachers’ Level of Classroom Internet Use and Teachers’ Self-efficacy Regarding Classroom Internet Use

1993 Master of Arts Degree — Marshall University – Huntington, WV Major: Teaching, (Mathematics 5-12 certification)

1989 Bachelors of Business Administration Degree — Marshall University – Huntington, WV Major: Business Management

Experience

2015 - present Director, Instructional Design and Technology College of Education and Professional Development Marshall University, Huntington, WV 2012 - 2015 Program Director, Educational Foundations & Technology College of Education Marshall University, Huntington, WV 2013 Interim Director of Clinical Experiences College of Education Marshall University, Huntington, WV 2009 - 2012 Chair, School of Education College of Education and Human Services Marshall University, Huntington, WV 2005 - 2009 Program Coordinator, Educational Foundations & Technology College of Education and Human Services Marshall University, Huntington, WV 2011 - present Professor, Instructional Design and Technology College of Education and Professional Development Marshall University, Huntington, WV 2007 - 2011 Associate Professor Educational Foundations & Technology College of Education and Human Services Marshall University, Huntington, WV 2001 - 2007 Assistant Professor Educational Foundations & Technology College of Education and Human Services Marshall University, Huntington, WV 1998 - 2001 Instructional Technologist and Director, Learning Resources Center College of Education and Human Services Marshall University, Huntington, WV 1997 - 2001 Adjunct Faculty College of Education and Human Services Marshall University, Huntington, WV 1995 - 1999 Field Coordinator West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project Marshall University, Huntington, WV 1995 - 1996 Teacher St. Joseph’s High School (Mathematics and Science) Huntington, WV 1994 - 1995 Instructor, Mathematics College of Education and Human Services Marshall University, Huntington, WV 1993 - 1994 Teacher Cabell County School District (Mathematics) Huntington, WV 1991 - 1993 Graduate Assistant College of Education and Human Services Marshall University, Huntington, WV 1989 - 1990 Computer Systems Engineer Electronic Data Services (EDS) Morristown, NJ Administrative and Service Related Activities

University Service 2011 - present Chapter Faculty Advisor, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity 2009 - 2015 Member, Council of Chairs 2005 - 2014 Member, Physical Facilities Committee 2010 Member, Ad hoc University E-Portfolio Committee 2004 - 2007 Faculty Senator 2004 - 2005 Member, North Central Accreditation Criterion 4 Committee 2004 - 2005 Ex-officio member, Hedrick Faculty Award Committee 2003 - 2004 Chair, Hedrick Faculty Award Committee 2002 - 2003 Member, President’s Advisory Committee on Student Fees 1997 - 2002 Member, Information Service Providers Committee 1997 Member, Drinko Library Technology Purchasing Committee 1996 Representative for College of Education on improving University Computer Center study. 1996 Member, Windows 95 implementation team

College Service 2015 - present Member, College of Education and Professional Development Executive Cabinet 2015 - present Member, College of Education and Professional Development Program Directors Committee 2011 - 2012 Chair, College of Education Leadership Committee 2011 - 2015 Member, College of Education Leadership Committee 2010 - 2014 WOW College Freshmen Orientation Committee 2010 Chair, Director of Clinical Experiences search committee 2010 - 2011 Coordinator, NCATE accreditation 2009 - 2011 Chair, School of Education Leadership Team 2005 - 2011 Member, School of Education Leadership Team 2007 - 2008 Coordinator, NCATE accreditation 2006 - 2009 Secretary, School of Education Leadership Team 2007 Chair, Math sub-committee of Math Science Task Force 2006 Chair, Educational Foundations faculty search committee 2003 Member, NCATE Accreditation Committee 2002 - 2003 Co-chair, NCATE Accreditation Committee on Technology Fall 2002 Member of Elementary/Secondary Ed. Faculty search committee 1998 - 2001 Webmaster, College of Education and Human Services 1999 Coordinator, Y2K assessment for COEHS 1997 Surveyed and reported College of Education faculty computer needs 1995 Coordinated technology needs for NCATE accreditation team

Department Service 2016 Member, Educational Foundations faculty search committee 2015 Chair, Assessment Database Manager staff search committee 2011 Chair, Educational Foundations & Technology faculty search committee 2005 - 2009 Program Coordinator, Educational Foundations & Technology 2005 Member, Educational Foundations faculty search committee 2002 Created and developed new course (Instructional Technology and the Library) 1997 - 2001 Assemble computers and installed hardware upgrades for education faculty and staff. 1997 - 2001 Manager, Electronic Classroom Spring 1997 Technology Specialist to College of Education Faculty 1997 Coordinated MU-WVU conference on developing graduate on-line Internet course Spring 1996 Helped develop on-line graduate Internet class 1995 - 2001 Assembled and maintained COEHS computer lab Fall 1995 Helped develop on-line graduate Internet class

Professional Service 2011 - 2012 Reviewer – Program Curriculum Action Reports – Review educational programs from state colleges and universities on science education programs. Reports are similar to NCATE SPA reports. 2011 Reviewer – West Virginia 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs grant program. Reviewed grant proposals for funding. 2009 Member, grant writing committee, Enhancing Educational Technology in Teaching grant for Spring Valley High School, $150,000 (awarded) 2008 Member, grant review committee - WV Enhancing Technology through Technology (EETT) 2008 Member, grant writing committee, Enhancing Educational Technology in Teaching grant for Spring Valley High School, $150,000 (awarded) 2006 - 2007 Consultant, Vinson Middle School - MU Partnership School Project 2007 Grant writer, Enhancing Educational Technology in Teaching grant for Vinson Middle School, $150,000 (awarded) 2002 - 2006 Member, grant review committee - WV Enhancing Technology through Technology (EETT) 1999 - 2005 Technology Demonstration Site Coordinator, Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education 1999 - 2005 Board Member, Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education 2003 Advisory Board member - Reinventing Education grant for Marshall University 1995 - 1999 Moderator, West Virginia K-12 Teacher listserv 1995 - 1996 Special consultant for computers in school implementation - Middle Creek Elementary School, Triadelphia, WV

Community Service 2008 - present Chair, Administrative Council, Bethesda United Methodist Church, Ona, WV. 2008 - 2012 Board member, Benefits Unlimited Incorporated - Cooperative insurance program for Ohio and West Virginia 2004 - 2011 YMCA Youth Soccer Coach 1998 - 2007 Financial Advisor, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Marshall University 2003 Webmaster A+ Home Solutions 2001 - 2005 Webmaster, Hard Rock Candles 2001 Webmaster, WestVirginiaCrafts.com 2000 - 2001 On-line Computer Consultant, Expertcity.com, 2000 Web developer, NewWorks 2000 President, Pi Kappa Phi Marshall University Alumni Association 1999 Treasurer, Pi Kappa Phi Marshall University Alumni Association 1997 Computer consultant - West Virginia Builders Association

Publications & Presentations

Publications Watson, G., Sottile, J., and Liang, J. (2014). “What is cheating? Student and faculty perception of what they believe is academically dishonest behavior.” Journal of Research in Education 24(1). http://media.wix.com/ ugd/baaa29_25f9c3bcc8044dbf929e487809c6200e.pdf Watson, G. and Sottile, J. (2010). “Cheating in the Digital Age: Do students really cheat more in online courses?” Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration 13(1). http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ ojdla/spring131/watson131.html Watson, G. (2006). Long-term effects of professional development workshops on teacher self-efficacy. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education 14(1). Sottile, J.M., Parker, S., and Watson, G. (2000). The Impact of an Experiential Instructional Design on College Student Development. ERIC Document No. RIEDEC00.

Published Conference Proceedings Watson, G. and Sottile, J. (2008). Cheating in the Digital Age: Do students cheat more in on-line courses? In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Watson, G., Sottile, J., and Backus, M. (2007). Myth Busting: Do Students Really Cheat More on Internet Assessments? In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Watson, G. (2006). Factors affecting teacher Internet use in the classroom. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Watson, G.R., Sottile, J.M., and Iddings, W.J. (1998). The relationship of computer anxiety and competence among K-12 math and science teachers. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 81-85). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

National/International Conference Presentations Sottile, J., Watson, G., Brozik, D., and Murphy, R. A. (2009). Traditional college students and Greek students: A comparison of ethical behavior and gender differences. Paper presented at the Asian Conference on Education (ASA). Osaka, Japan. Watson, G. and Sottile, J. (2008). Cheating in the Digital Age: Do students cheat more in on-line courses? Paper presented at the annual conference of the Society for Technology in Teacher Education, Las Vegas, NV. Watson, G., Sottile, J., and Backus, M. (2007). Myth Busting: Determining if students really cheat more on web-based assessments. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Society for Technology in Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX. Sottile, J., Johnson, C., Watson, G., Johnson, J. (2006). The characteristics of effective teachers as ranked by student-teachers (preservice) and supervising teachers. Paper presented at the annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI. Watson, G. (2006). Factors affecting teacher Internet use in the classroom. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Society for Technology in Teacher Education, Orlando, FL. Watson, G. (2004). Long-term effects of professional development on teacher self-efficacy. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, New Orleans, LA. Watson, G.R., Sottile, J.M., and Iddings, W.J. (1998). The relationship of computer anxiety and competence among K-12 math and science teachers. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Washington, D.C. Watson, G.R. (1998). The West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project. Poster Presentation at the annual WebNet conference, Orlando, Fl. Watson, G.R. (1996). Encouraging teacher empowerment through discussion groups. Paper presentation at the annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Phoenix, AZ. Wiesenmayer, R., Howley, A., Watson, G. (1996). West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project. Panel presentation at the RD4 Datafication Conference, Huntington, WV.

State/Regional Conference Presentations Watson, G., Sottile, J. and Laing, J. (2013). Is It Cheating? Students’ Perception of What They Believe Is Academically Dishonest. Paper Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, FL.

Watson, G., Sottile, J., and Laing, J. (2012). Perceived On-Line and Face-To-Face (Traditional) Classroom Cheating and the Relationship to Self-Efficacy. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC. Watson, G. and Sottile, J. (2011). College Student Moral Development Related to Perceived and Self-Reported On-line Cheating Behavior. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, FL. Watson, G. and Sottile, J. (2010). Fostering technology integration through student participation: The Tech Wolves program. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA. Watson, G. and Holley, S. (2009). Movement’s and Music’s Effect on Vocabulary Acquisition. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, FL. Sottile, J., Hermansdorfer, A., Watson, G., and Brozik, D. (2009). A comparison of ethical behavior between college students and students in a Greek organization. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA). Sarasota, FL. Sottile, J., Watson, G., Brozik, D., and Kozlova, Y. (2008). Gender Differences in Ethical Behavior Among College Students. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC. Watson, G. (2007). Partnership Development Schools. Paper presented at the annual West Virginia Statewide Technology Conference, Charleston, WV. Watson, G. and Sottile, J. (2006). Factors affecting teacher Internet self-efficacy. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC. Watson, G. (2005). West Virginia teachers and the Internet: Who’s using it and why? Paper presented at the annual West Virginia Statewide Technology Conference, Charleston, WV. Sottile, J., Carter, W., Froehlich, L., and Watson, G. (2001). The student development of preservice K-8 teachers in science and self-efficacy. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC. Sottile, J., Carter, W., and Watson, G. (2001). Increasing science achievement and student development as related to practicing teachers’ self-efficacy. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC. Sottile, J.M., Watson, G. and Seyedmonir, M. (1999). The effects of computer technology education on metacognitive abilities among rural K-12 math and science teachers. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association. Sottile, J.M., Watson, G. and Iddings, W.J. (1998). The relationship of computer anxiety and computer competence among rural K-12 math and science teachers. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC. Watson, G.R. (1997). Internet collaborative projects. Presentation at the West Virginia World School Symposium, Ona, WV.

Invited Presentations and Workshops Invited participant on the program Equal Time. (April 18, 2013). Program episode dealt with cheating in online courses. Sponsored by San Jose State University and shown on KQED in San Jose, CA. Watson, G. (2007, August 16). Using Smart Boards in the classroom. Session presented to Marshall University School of Education, Huntington, WV. Watson, G. (2000). New faculty network orientation. Session presented to Marshall University School of Education, Huntington, WV. Watson, G. (2000). Creating and uploading web pages on the Marshall University network. Session presented to Marshall University School of Education, Huntington, WV.

Watson, G. (1999). Introduction to Microsoft Office. Session presented to Marshall University faculty, Huntington, WV. Watson, G. (1999). Finding math and science resources on the Internet. Session presented to Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative (ARSI) teachers, Huntington, WV. Watson, G. (1998). Introduction to Microsoft Office. Session presented to Marshall University faculty, Huntington, WV. Watson, G. (1998). Using the Internet in the K-12 classroom. Workshop given to teachers in the West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project. Watson, G. (1997). Using PowerPoint software to improve instructional effectiveness for secondary teachers. Session presented to Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative (ARSI) teachers, Huntington, WV. Watson, G. (1997). Using the Internet in the K-12 classroom. Workshop given to teachers in the West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project. Watson, G. (1996). Using the Internet in the K-12 classroom. Workshop given to teachers in the West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project. Watson, G. (1995). Using the Internet in the K-12 classroom. Workshop given to teachers in the West Virginia K-12 RuralNet Project. Watson, G. (1995). Graphing calculator basics. Workshop presented at the Technology Implementation Leadership Training. Huntington, WV.

Other Publications Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Elementary School Teachers Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Option A. Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Huhn, C. and Watson, G. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Foreign Language Teachers American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Option A. Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Dozier, J., Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Early Childhood Teachers National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Option A. Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Social Studies Teachers National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) Option A. Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of English Language Arts Teachers National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Option A. Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Secondary Mathematics Teachers National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Option A. Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Middle Level Mathematics Teachers National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Option A. Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Science Teachers National Science Teachers Association Option A (Biology). Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Science Teachers National Science Teachers Association Option A (Chemistry). Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Science Teachers National Science Teachers Association Option A (General Science). Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). Program Report for the Preparation of Science Teachers National Science Teachers Association Option A (Physics). Submitted to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, March 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of Art Education Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of Business Education Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of Family and Consumer Science Education Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011. Huhn C. and Watson, G. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of French Education Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of Health Education Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of Journalism Education Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011. Huhn, C. and Watson, G. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of Latin Education Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011. Bookwalter, R., Isaacs, T. and Watson, G. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of Oral Communications Education Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of Physical Education PreK-Adult Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011. Watson, G. and Isaacs, T. (2011). West Virginia Department of Education Curriculum Analysis Report for the Initial Preparation of Physical Education 5-Adult Teachers. Submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, February 15, 2011.

Grants

Spring Valley High School – Enhancing Education through Technology Grant (2010-2011) – Writing Committee member ($150,000)

Spring Valley High School – Enhancing Education through Technology Grant (2009-2010) – Lead grant author ($150,000)

Education Alliance, Charleston, WV – SEEDS program (2007) – External evaluator ($63,000).

Vinson Middle School, Wayne County - Enhancing Education through Technology Grant (2007) – Grant author ($150,000).

Marshall University - Appalachian Educational Laboratories Demonstration Site grant (1999) – Grant author, principal investigator ($5,000). Professional Memberships

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)